Onstage’s audiences make full use of the complimentary Kleenex during its production of The Diary of Anne Frank. (Rachel Throesch and Laura Preble play Margot and Edith Frank).

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As the others battle with despair, Anne’s vitality — and radiant optimism — can irk most of all.

During OnStage Playhouse’s intermissions, the houselights come up, but the actors remain in character onstage. As audience members talk among themselves or scan text messages, the characters play cards and do small tasks in whispers. ...